What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide - Silver Springs position at Silver Springs Water?
Company Description
Arizona Caregiver Certification Required
Why You'll Love Working Here
We invest in our team members with competitive pay, paid training, career growth opportunities, PTO, a 401(k) with company match, discounted meals, referral bonuses, and benefits that support your success both on and off the job.
For over 37 years, Senior Resource Group-SRG has been an innovator in the development and operation of senior living communities across the USA. Our experience and passion has helped us win many awards for innovative community design, excellent service and exceptional care.
Job Description
In partnership with the Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care Director, Med Aides are responsible for assisting with resident medication delivery and management, providing activities of daily living, and observing, documenting, and reporting resident conditions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Senior Resource Group unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular office in accordance with applicable state and local law.
Arizona Caregiver Certification Required
Why You'll Love Working Here
We invest in our team members with competitive pay, paid training, career growth opportunities, PTO, a 401(k) with company match, discounted meals, referral bonuses, and benefits that support your success both on and off the job.
For over 37 years, Senior Resource Group-SRG has been an innovator in the development and operation of senior living communities across the USA. Our experience and passion has helped us win many awards for innovative community design, excellent service and exceptional care.
Job Description
In partnership with the Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care Director, Med Aides are responsible for assisting with resident medication delivery and management, providing activities of daily living, and observing, documenting, and reporting resident conditions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparing and assisting with medications as prescribed by Healthcare Providers to residents in Assisted Living.
- Documenting medications given and/or not given in eMAR.
- Communicate to the Resident, Healthcare Providers, Family/POA, and Director/Nurse regarding change in medication orders, refill challenges, or missed scheduled doses of medication.
- Observing, reporting, and documenting changes in resident conditions in Yardi EHR progress notes and Nurse to Med Aide Communication Log.
- Documenting and follow up on resident concerns on the End of Shift Report.
- Medication re-ordering and receiving, so residents do not run out of medication and confirming medications are logged, properly labeled, and stored.
- Notifying Director/Nurse of any medication discrepancies.
- Providing first aid when needed and responding to medical emergencies.
- Assisting with completing internal incident reports and data entry into Yardi EHR.
- Documenting alert charting, once per shift, in Yardi EHR progress notes.
- Documenting monthly weights and vital signs as needed in Yardi EHR.
- Maintaining a clean and organized medication room, med carts, and medication overflow areas.
- Completing a narcotic count with oncoming shift.
- Destroying medications per policy.
- Participating in weekly medication audits.
- Responding to resident pendent calls as needed.
- Assisting residents with ADLs according to the resident’s personalized service plan.
- Working in collaboration with caregivers to provide quality resident care and recommend ways to improve quality of care.
- Following infection control procedures.
- Maintaining confidentiality of residents and family information.
- Following SRG policies and procedures.
- Completing monthly training assignments as scheduled or assigned by Director.
- Other duties assigned.
- Arizona Caregiver Certification
- First Aid / CPR certified.
- Completion of state regulatory certifications and on-going training requirements.
- Six-month experience in related position.
- Comply with licensing requirements.
- Experience with Yardi, eMAR, Schedule Pop, ADP, or other relevant platforms.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Senior Resource Group unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular office in accordance with applicable state and local law.